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Ten Seaside Villages Perfect for a Winter Break

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/17/2017 - 11:15

Beach loungers and umbrellas gone, along with loud crowds: what better time than winter to visit historic seaside villages where the charm is all to yourself?…

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San Gemini: Umbria’s Charm at Its Best

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 06:00

Surrounded by the greenery of the Umbrian landscape, along the old Roman road Via Flaminia, San Gemini is a medieval town inscribed in the list of Italy’s most…

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Discover Five Off-the-Beaten-Track Villages in Piedmont

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/25/2016 - 21:11

Neive, Chianale, Orta San Giulio, Ricetto di Candelo, Vogogna: five tiny villages you probably never heard of, oozing charm at every corner. As our month…

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The Three Best …Smaller Seaside Villages

by Carla Passino | Sun, 08/14/2016 - 10:21

Pure white beaches of soft, velvety sand, waters of a thousand shades of blue, soaring golden cliffs and, framing it all, the deep greens of laurel, myrtle and…

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Three of The Best Road Trips in Tuscany

by Georgette Jupe | Tue, 07/12/2016 - 14:12

On the road again, as the summer days stay at their very longest, this month inspires adventures and holiday getaways from crowded Italian city centers. For us…

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Ten Italian Towns Embracing a Slower Pace of Life

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/27/2015 - 05:05

If you're tired of big cities and chaotic rhythms, consider visiting one of these ten smaller towns in Italy (list compiled by search engine Skyscanner), part…

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20 Spectacular Italian Villages Carved From Rock

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 11/16/2015 - 05:23

You would think rock doesn’t make for the ideal natural element where to build a town. Yet, the following Italian villages have been able to transform a…

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Experience Umbria's Medieval Charm in Arrone

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/21/2015 - 08:35

The ancient village of Arrone sits atop a hill in the Valnerina, the narrow and winding valley in Umbria that takes its name from the river Nera, which runs…

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San Leo: A Delightful Village on the Border Between Romagna and Marche

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/13/2015 - 09:45

It was recently featured on Google’s list of Italy’s most beautiful “borghi” – historic villages – but we don’t need Google to tell us that: San Leo, an…

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Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages…According to Google

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/01/2015 - 02:00

Every time Google comes up with a ‘top’ list, the news makes the rounds – such is the case with the latest article from its blog, which has selected Italy’s…